Hardware/Software Design Engineer (Senior) – FULLY CLEARED with POLYGRAPH REQUIRED

Cti Md; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Training reimbursement

RH/AWS training

Tech stipend

Retirement plan

Branded apparel

Job summary

Constellation Technologies in Fort Meade, MD is seeking a seasoned HW/SDE with TS/SCI clearance and active polygraph to join our defense-focused programs.

You will implement DSP and FPGA components for code-base integration, work with C/C++ on Linux, and use Vivado. A bachelor’s degree in CS or related field and eight years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Minimum eight years as HW/SDE on similar programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• Implement DSP and FPGA components for code-base integration.
• Experience with FPGA coding and DSP theory/application.
• Knowledge of signal processing blocks, Linux, and C/C++ programming.
• Experience with Vivado and Epiq Solution PDK preferred.

Skills

C/C++

Linux

DSP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS or related discipline

Tools

Vivado

Epiq Solution PDK

Job description

Job Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must have TS/SCI clearance with active polygraph, last polygraph within the last five years.
• Eight years of experience as a HW/SDE in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related discipline (e.g., Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering).
• Implement DSP and associated technical components in FPGA for code‑base integration.
• Experience with FPGA coding, Digital Signal Processing theory and application, and interfacing FPGA code with existing code bases and software.
• Knowledge of signal‑processing blocks, Linux OS, and coding ability in C and C++.
• Experience with Vivado; experience with Epiq Solution PDK preferred.

Benefits

• Affordable healthcare options with 80% employer‑paid premium plus a company‑funded HSA.
• Comprehensive dental insurance.
• Vision coverage with 80% employer‑paid premium.
• Employer‑paid life insurance 100%.
• Employer‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability 100%.
• Annual training, continued education, and professional membership reimbursement.
• Unlimited access to Red Hat Enterprise Linux and AWS training and accreditation.
• Annual reimbursement for technology (phones, computers, printers, etc.).
• 401(k) with company match up to 5% with 100% immediate vesting after 90 days of employment.

Work Environment & Perks

• Professional development investment and paid time off for training.
• Contract and work locations in Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Florida, and Hawaii.
• Team building events throughout the year such as destination family events, holiday party, and monthly get‑togethers.
• Leadership team engagement and mentorship.
• Performance recognition program.
• Complimentary branded apparel.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Constellation Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low‑income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Job applicants can submit questions about CTI’s equal employment opportunity policy to [e-mail].